Tony DiTerlizzi is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator who has been enchanting readers for over 25 years with his richly imagined stories and distinctive artwork. From whimsical picture books like The Spider & The Fly—a Caldecott Honor winner—to timeless tales like Kenny & The Dragon, DiTerlizzi’s work blends classic charm with boundless creativity.
He is the co-creator of The Spiderwick Chronicles, the acclaimed middle-grade fantasy series developed with Holly Black, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. The series inspired a major motion picture and was recently reimagined as an Emmy Award-winning television series for the Roku Channel. His bestselling science-fiction trilogy, WondLa, has also made the leap to the screen in another Emmy-winning series, adapted by Skydance Animation and streaming on Apple TV+.
